Charlotte is waking up to mostly cloudy skies and humid air Wednesday, but the clouds should give way to sunshine as temperatures climb toward 94 degrees. A light north wind will offer little relief, and no rain is expected during the day.
Thursday Brings The Week’s Hottest Weather
Thursday looks even hotter, with a high near 96 degrees and heat index values reaching 104. The combination of heat and humidity will make afternoon outdoor plans uncomfortable, although no heat advisory is currently in effect.
Storm Chances Rise Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms could move in Thursday evening, with a 50% chance of rain from roughly 7 p.m. through 2 a.m. Friday. The National Weather Service forecast calls for partly cloudy skies overnight and a low near 72.
Friday Looks Like The Stormiest Day
Friday will be cooler but wetter, with a high near 91 and an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. A few showers could begin late Friday morning, with storms becoming more likely from midday through the afternoon and continuing into Friday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters say some storms could be somewhat organized as a front approaches, so residents should keep an eye on updated forecasts late this week. Friday night will remain mostly cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms expected before 1 a.m. and a low near 70.
Weekend Brings Some Relief
Saturday’s high should reach 88, with only a slight chance of showers before 2 p.m. and an isolated storm chance later in the day. Sunday turns mostly sunny and drier with a high near 91, followed by sunny conditions Monday and a high around 90.
That drier air should provide Charlotte with at least some relief from the week’s heat and humidity. Tuesday stays mostly sunny near 90, though a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms returns.
